Tuesday, February 26, 2013

The Old Dark House (1932)

This was really cool! I read about this movie in a book on horror - it's very early, black and white, plus it is pre-code. The pre-code means the sexual overtones are strong - as are the images of a madman attacking the hero with his teeth.

It is not scary, but it's a lot of fun. A bunch of travelers get stuck at an old mansion on a dark and windy night, and the family in residence is bonkers. The butler, Morgan, is played by Lon Chaney - he's unrecognizable, as usual. Lon Chaney was a master with makeup. I recommend this for movie lovers.

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